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Some states are seeing higher numbers of Covid-19 cases as others ease restrictions

January 17, 2021 7:21 AM CNN

While some states are seeing improving outlooks in their battle against Covid-19, other parts of the nation are hitting tragic records. “Things…

How Trump’s most consequential policies have changed America

January 17, 2021 7:12 AM CNN Newsource

Donald Trump’s presidency has largely been defined by his disregard for political norms and his historic two impeachments. Trump purposefully…

Trump campaign says the President has not yet chosen impeachment defense team

January 17, 2021 7:11 AM CNN Newsource

President Donald Trump has not yet assembled a defense team for his upcoming Senate impeachment trial, a spokesperson for the President’s…

When will Americans see the aid from Biden’s relief proposal? It’s up to Congress

January 17, 2021 7:03 AM CNN Newsource

President-elect Joe Biden unveiled a $1.9 trillion relief package Thursday that included more stimulus payments and other direct aid, but don’t…

‘Beau stood there’: Harris recalls how Beau Biden backed her during battle with banks

January 17, 2021 6:57 AM CNN Newsource

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in a new interview airing Sunday recalled the time Beau Biden, the late son of President-elect Joe Biden, stood by…

Pompeo will leave State Department as a Trump loyalist to the very end

January 17, 2021 6:02 AM CNN Newsource

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo departs his Foggy Bottom post on Wednesday a loyal Trump footman to the very end. His nearly three-year term as the…

Acting secretary of defense orders NSA chief to install Trump loyalist as agency’s general counsel

January 17, 2021 5:49 AM CNN

The acting secretary of defense is trying to install a Trump loyalist as the top lawyer at the National Security Agency, according to three sources…

Trump has trashed America’s most important alliance. The rift with Europe could take decades to repair

January 16, 2021 7:44 PM CNN

The presidency of Donald Trump has left such a wretched stench in Europe that it’s hard to see how, even in four years, Joe Biden could…

Police arrest man in D.C. who had fake inaugural credentials, loaded gun & over 500 rounds of ammo

January 16, 2021 6:15 PM CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Capitol Police arrested a Virginia man as he attempted to pass through a police checkpoint in downtown D.C. with fake…

Communications director for Rep. Boebert resigns following Capitol siege

January 16, 2021 6:08 PM CNN Newsource

Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert’s communications director has resigned in the wake of the Capitol insurrection earlier this month, according to…

California Rep. Lou Correa tests positive for Covid-19

January 16, 2021 4:33 PM CNN Newsource

Democratic Rep. Lou Correa of California said Saturday he has tested positive for Covid-19 and will miss President-elect Joe Biden’s…

Key lines from the unveiling of Biden’s science team

January 16, 2021 3:28 PM CNN Newsource

President-elect Joe Biden on Saturday introduced key members of his White House science team, including his nominee for director of the Office of…

Biden to sign executive orders rejoining Paris climate accord and rescinding Muslim ban on first day

January 16, 2021 2:52 PM CNN Newsource

President-elect Joe Biden plans to sign roughly a dozen executive orders, including rejoining the Paris climate accord and ending the travel ban on…

How Joe Biden was Donald Trump’s kryptonite

January 16, 2021 2:30 PM CNN

President Donald Trump seemed to be a teflon president. It didn’t matter how big things seem to get — Trump’s political career…

Harris to be sworn in as vice president by Justice Sonia Sotomayor

January 16, 2021 1:40 PM CNN Newsource

Kamala Harris will be sworn in Wednesday as the next vice president of the United States by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, according to a…

As Trump leaves the stage, Republicans grapple with new conspiracy caucus

January 16, 2021 1:34 PM CNN Newsource

Donald Trump may be leaving the White House in a few days, but the umbrella of conspiracy theories he inspired is only just arriving in Washington.…

Biden introduces key members of White House science team

January 16, 2021 1:29 PM CNN Newsource

President-elect Joe Biden on Saturday introduced key members of his White House science team, including his nominee for director of the Office of…

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris drop a playlist for your inauguration watch party

January 16, 2021 12:00 PM CNN Newsource

President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris have dropped a playlist to keep your at-home celebration in tune with the upcoming…

HHS Secretary Alex Azar complains of tarnished legacy in resignation letter to Trump

January 16, 2021 11:50 AM CNN Newsource

President Donald Trump‘s “actions and rhetoric” have tarnished the administration’s legacy, Health and Human Services…

Youth poet laureate crafting ‘message of joining together’ for inauguration

January 16, 2021 11:35 AM CNN Newsource

Amanda Gorman was about halfway through writing the poem that she’ll deliver at President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration next week when…

Giuliani uses unfounded ‘Antifa’ argument to defend Trump

January 16, 2021 9:58 AM CNN Newsource

President Donald Trump’s personal attorney Rudy Giuliani has been working to bolster conspiratorial claims that left-wing agitators played a…

FBI releases photos of suspect who crushed Capitol officer in doorway

January 16, 2021 9:29 AM ABC News

WASHINGTON, DC — The D.C. Metropolitan Police Department and FBI Washington Field Office are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the…

Terrifying scope of Capitol attack becoming clearer as Washington locks down for Biden’s inauguration

January 16, 2021 9:29 AM CNN Newsource

Federal authorities are piecing together a chilling picture of the January 6 insurrection that reveals major security and intelligence failures,…

Trump finishes with worst first term approval rating ever

January 16, 2021 8:40 AM CNN

Poll of the week: A new Quinnipiac University poll finds that President Donald Trump’s approval rating stands at 33%, while his disapproval is…

Supreme Court’s liberal justices lash out at unprecedented ‘rush’ of executions as Trump leaves office

January 16, 2021 7:36 AM CNN Newsource

As the country focused on the aftermath of riots in the US Capitol and the unprecedented second impeachment of President Donald Trump, the liberal…

Biden to introduce key members of White House science team Saturday

January 16, 2021 6:30 AM CNN Newsource

President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will introduce key members of their White House science team on Saturday afternoon…

Trump’s final full week in office ends with the nation in disarray

January 16, 2021 4:22 AM CNN

The final full week of Donald Trump’s presidency ended with a nation in disarray — fearful about the threats surrounding Inauguration Day…

German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s party has chosen Armin Laschet as its new leader

January 16, 2021 3:29 AM Associated Press

BERLIN (AP) — Chancellor Angela Merkel’s center-right party has elected the pragmatic governor of Germany’s most populous state, as its new…

U.S. carries out 13th and final execution during Trump administration, most for any presidency in more than 120 years

January 15, 2021 11:26 PM Associated Press

TERRE HAUTE, Indiana — The Trump administration has carried out its 13th and final federal execution, five days before President-elect Joe Biden is…

Key arrests so far from the Capitol riot

January 15, 2021 9:07 PM CNN Newsource

Authorities are investigating hundreds of people in connection with the deadly pro-Trump riot at the US Capitol. Some of the defendants are accused…